8.1 The purpose of the basic education lower secondary school (Grades 7 - 9) curriculum is to provide all students with a breadth of knowledge, skills, Khmer language, Mathematics, Sciences, Social studies, Life Skills, learning skills, life skills, vocational education, moral education and personal development necessary to enable them to contribute as productive members to the growth of Cambodian society and be able to further their studies at the upper grades, participate in other vocational trainings or to participate in social life.

8.2 Foreign Languages are included as a compulsory subject for all students at Lower Secondary level.

8.3 Pre-vocational Life Skills are taught as part of Social Studies and through the LLSP.

8.4 The NC in Grades 7 - 9 comprises the following subjects. Each learning period consists of 50 minutes teaching, with the indicated amount of time allocated to each subject.

8.5 Students who have successfully completed the Basic Education will sit for the National Examination and be awarded of the Diploma of Basic Education.

8.6 Art education (songs, drawing, dance, music, ....) is included in the Local Life Skill Programs.